Fractional HR for Financial Services Firms

Expert HR support to help financial services firms scale—delivered by Board-level People Directors with big business experience.

Do you need a solution to these problems?

  • Struggling to attract, retain, or motivate top talent in a competitive market.
  • Losing sight of culture as your team grows and evolves.
  • Spending too much time handling HR issues instead of focusing on growth.
  • Facing compliance challenges with ever-changing regulations.
  • Dealing with employee relations, grievances, or performance concerns taking up valuable time.

Our clients grow an average of 30% over a 12 month period

Whether you’ve left the corporate world to carve your own path or you’re gearing up for growth, having the right people strategy in place can make all the difference. Attracting and retaining top talent, navigating ever-changing regulations and maintaining a strong culture while growing are challenges that require experience and expertise.

At People Puzzles, we bring the knowledge and skills of Board-level People Directors—many with big bank backgrounds—on a fractional basis. We help financial services businesses tackle their people challenges, build high-performing teams and create a foundation for long-term success.

What our clients say about us

Why choose us?

Big business expertise

 Our People Directors have experience in top-tier financial institutions and bring that knowledge to your business.

Flexible and low-risk

 Fractional HR means you get expert help when you need it, without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire.

Proven track record

 Since 2010, we’ve helped over 1,000 businesses tackle their people challenges and achieve their goals.

We stick around and deliver

 Unlike traditional consultants, we don’t just advise. We roll up our sleeves and implement the solutions.

Spotlight on 4 of our amazing team of over 80 HR experts

Helen Norris

HSBC, Nationwide & BBB

People Director, Sharon Catchpole

Sharon Catchpole

Former HR at Barclays Bank

Jacqui Mallin

Tesco Bank, Standard life, Aegon

Emma Crookes

Standard Chartered Bank

Some of the companies we have worked with:

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